D-day approaches for security division 

Chain to start pushing green credentials 

A natural extension of the Webbs brand, says chief executive 

DIY and Hardware index indicates prices 1.64% higher than in 2006 

Energy-efficient homes may mean a quick sale 

Scottish chain continues march into England 

Worth It range to include homewares 

BRC lists value of Bank Holiday spending 

Adding excitement to the 20th Industry Awards will be Birmingham-based Advent Tools. 

ICI Paints will be rolling out the welcome mat for this year’s Industry Awards. 

Initial signs of a revival in 2007 are positive 

Initital conversations taking place for move into lucrative retail market 

Emerging markets generate growth of 56.7% between 2000 and 2005 

Sales in January and February up nearly 50 per cent 

We have so much excellence in our industry to puff out our chests about, says GIMA director 

Britain's biggest social event for the hardware, housewares, garden and diy industry is preparing for its 20th birthday in 2007. 

Chemical group, ICI, is reportedly a target of Akzo Nobel, according to a national newspaper. 

Notcutts this week announced a number of senior management changes as it gears up its succession plan for the business.